Saturday, July 7, 2007

Harvesting

at 3600m above sea level, (over 2 miles high) this 90hp 1982 massy fergason combine harvester made quick work of 3.5 hectors of wheat. 5,500kg of wheat harvested.Posted by Picasa

Ready for Harvest

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Chicon

An allmost ripe wheat sock with the majestic Chicon in the background.
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ripening

wheat allmost ripe
wheat is one of the cerals that its seed grains will stay on the stock without droping to the ground on their own once ripe.
It does not re-seed itself well, man has allways had to do that.Posted by Picasa

Mid season growth

wheat in Mid Season, note the yellow muster weed, since it is organic wheat weeds will grow.
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